COMMUNITY NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2013

Anniversary party benefits nonprofit

Señor Grubby’s Mexican restaurant will celebrate its fifth anniversary with an “I Love A Clean San Diego” benefit party from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at 377 Carlsbad Village Drive. The event will feature raffles, silent auctions, giveaways and more. Proceeds will raise awareness for I Love A Clean San Diego’s environmental programs. “Swag bags” will be given to the first 100 customers. Call (760) 729-6040. To donate a raffle item or to make a donation, email
darby@eatgrubbys.com.

DEL MAR

Art center honors racing season

In honor of racing season, the Del Mar Art Center will feature several equine paintings at 1555 Camino Del Mar, Suite 112. The public is welcome to enjoy the new work of all members including these featured artists: Bob Cradic, Robert Glick, Gabriel Benot, Donna Klipstein, Diane Uke and Don Coordt. An opening reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Parking will be free during the event. Visit
dmacgallery.com.

ENCINITAS

Bird watching group meets Mondays

The San Diego Botanic Garden is sponsoring a bird watching group from 8 to 9 a.m. Monday at 230 Quail Gardens Drive. Bird watchers gather every first Monday of the month. Meet in the parking lot. Call (760) 436-3036. For annual Bird Check Lists, visit
SDBGarden.org.

ESCONDIDO

Humane society offers special fee

The Escondido Humane Society is bursting at the seams with cats and dogs of all ages and sizes. In an effort to make it easier for families to connect with their perfect pet, the humane society is kicking off a Summer Love promotion offering adoptions for a small fee of $25 for all animals (puppies, kittens, adult dogs and cats, and rabbits). The special runs from Thursday to Aug. 31. All adoptions include spay/neuter; microchip with lifetime registration; up-to-date vaccinations; veterinary exam at EHS; wellness exam after adoption; sample bag of food; discounts at local pet supply, grooming and boarding partners; and behavior support for the lifetime of the animal. The Escondido Humane Society Adoption Center is at 3450 E. Valley Parkway. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Call (760) 888-2247 or visit
escondidohumanesociety.org.

Computer classes on adult school schedule

Escondido Adult School offers free Microsoft Office 2010 computer basics classes starting Aug. 6 at 220 W. Crest St. Class topics include “Graphics in Word”, “Excel Basics,” “Word Basics” and “PowerPoint Basics.” Each class meets for three sessions in a row and is available from either 8 a.m. to noon or 6 to 9 p.m. Knowledge of computers and ability to type are required. Register at (760) 739-7300 or drop by the school office.

OCEANSIDE

Celebrate the art of local craft beer

The Oceanside Library is holding two “Books and Brew” programs in August to celebrate the art of local craft beer. The documentary “Crafting America,” which shows how craft beer is providing an alternative economy across the U.S., will be screened from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday. The library will host a speaker from Bottled and Kegged, an exhibit at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park, at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 9. No alcohol will be served at either event. The events are part of the library’s “Oceanside Treasures” adult summer reading program. Visit
oceansidepubliclibrary.org or call (760) 435-5600.

VISTA

Single seniors to dine, dance Friday night

The North County Singles Club, a social club for single seniors 55 and older, will meet for dinner and dancing with a live band Friday in Vista. Admission price of $15 includes a buffet. Menu ordering is also available. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by live music from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Prospective members are welcome. Reserve at (760) 433-2945 by today. Visit
northcountysinglesclub.org. The group also meets for monthly lunches and nature walks.

Bird club to discuss avian legislation

The North County Aviculturists Bird Club will meet at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Vista Masonic Center, 761 Eucalyptus Ave. Adrianne Mock will discuss avian legislation. Pet bird owners and breeders are invited. Visit
sites.google.com/site/ncabirdclub.

NORTH COUNTY

Golf tourney benefits children’s health care

The Fore for Kids IX Golf Classic is from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 6 at The Crosby at Rancho Santa, Fe, 17102 Bing Crosby Blvd. Proceeds go toward the construction and expansion of services at the North County Health Services’ new Mission Mesa Pediatrics Center in Ocean-side. Visit
nchs-health.org or call (760) 737-6710.